South Florida Science Museum

 West Palm Beach     Florida

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The South Florida Science Museum is a member of the Association of Science -Technology Centers, The American Association of Museums and the Florida Association of Museums. The South Florida Science Museum offers FREE or reduced admission to members of 250 other science centers and museums around the state, country and the world who are affiliated with the Association of Science -Technology Centers.

South Florida Science Museum Volunteer Information

Join the dynamic South Florida Science Museum Volunteer Team! We are always looking for helpful people to make our museum a welcoming place to visit. From explaining exhibits to helping behind the scenes, we have a position for you!

Exhibits Volunteer: An Exhibits Volunteer helps explain the museum exhibits and provides customer service to our guests. Advanced Exhibit Volunteer training sessions include Egyptian artifacts, Ice Age fossils, minerals, plasma ball and Señor Stuffee. Enjoy interacting with families of all ages in a fun environment! This is a great opportunity to learn public speaking customer service skills.

Aquarium Docent: An Aquarium Docent presents interesting information about the aquatic life in the McGinty Aquarium, demonstrates the touch tank animals, helps maintain a quiet aquarium atmosphere and may assist the aquarium staff to maintain the fish tanks. This is a great opportunity to gain further knowledge about aquariums and marine life as well as learn presentation skills.

Summer Camp Assistant: A Summer Camp Assistant will be responsible for helping the camp counselors with day to day camp activities. This includes but is not limited to prepping supplies, assisting with activities and general supervision. This is a great way to gain classroom experience and be a part of our fun summer camp program.

Behind the Scenes Volunteer:A Behind the Scenes Volunteer helps in the Membership, Special Events, Education, and Public Relations departments. These volunteers help with filing, typing, organizing, mailings, phone calls, data entry etc. Learn office skills while being part of a fun and fast-paced department.

Museum Store Volunteer: A Museum Store volunteer helps maintain the museum store, helps with inventory, assists with crowd control, gives the store manager a break, and helps visitors. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have excellent communication skills. Retail experience is a plus.

Planetarium Volunteer: Planetarium Volunteers conduct solar viewing with the Sunspotter solar viewing device as well as the Hydrogen Alpha Telescope. This position requires the ability to stand/sit outside for 45 minutes to an hour at a time in direct sunlight. Volunteers who are at least 18 years of age with a thorough knowledge in astronomy may in time, become a planetarium presenter, giving programs and pointing out constellations in the dome.

Outdoor Trail: An Outdoor Trail volunteer guides visitors through our Outdoor Science Trail and explains our interactive exhibits. This position requires the ability to stand/sit outside for extended periods of time. Knowledge of native everglades plant life is a plus.